Issue 73, Volume 86 2005-2006
Locals Honor Victims of Shooting
Monday, February 13, 2006
The UCSB campus flag flew at half-staff yesterday, as hundreds of local residents and community leaders gathered at the Events Center to pay tribute to the seven local residents shot and killed by Jennifer San Marco on Jan. 30. Approximately 600 people attended the 2 p.m. memorial gathering, including Congresswoman Lois Capps, Assemblyman Pedro Nava, California Senator Abel Maldonado, California Senator Tom McClintock and 3rd District Supervisor Brooks Firestone.
Computer Flaw Bugs Potential Residents
Monday, February 13, 2006
Housing and Residential Services' (HRS) online application system failed Thursday for the third time this year, prompting the switch from a first come, first served system to a lottery for on-campus housing hopefuls.
SB Supervisors To Consider Upcoming Split Referendum
Monday, February 13, 2006
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will discuss its official position on a divisive local issue Tuesday morning, as the supervisors decide whether to officially support or oppose a 30-year-old proposal to split Santa Barbara County in half.
Students To Petition for Bush's Impeachment for Wiretap Abuse
Monday, February 13, 2006
One of UCSB's newest student organizations wants to impeach President George W. Bush for ordering, without judicial warrants, the placement of wiretaps on the phones of American citizens.
Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive and Dodge
Monday, February 13, 2006
Powell's Political Policies
Monday, February 13, 2006
The word "moderate" is an interesting word. It is supposed to mean "within reasonable limits." When you compare Hitler to Mussolini and the atrocities they committed, one could argue that, in some sense, Mussolini was a "moderate." Fascism in Italy, at least, did not involve concentration camps designed to incinerate millions of people.
The Readers' Voice
Call to Increase Students Geographical Knowledge
Monday, February 13, 2006
I would like to applaud Matt Cappiello for his lament over the dearth of geographic knowledge on campus and at large. I agree that remedial action is necessary. I was surprised, however, when he ironically neglected to mention at any point the UCSB Geography Department, even when declaring the need for geography education requirements.
Baseball: Spartans Squeeze Out Weekend Series
Monday, February 13, 2006
The UCSB baseball team was at both its best and its worst this weekend in losing two of three to San Jose State. The Gauchos (2-2 overall) pounded out ten hits, but were only able to plate two runs in losing 6-2 to the Spartans (3-3) on Friday.
Men's Basketball
Gauchos Lash Long Beach in Nail-Biter
Monday, February 13, 2006
SB Earns First Win at the Pyramid in Five Years, Extends Streak
Current Events
Monday, February 13, 2006
The Vice President shoots his friend with a shotgun? A SWAT team storms a house because a woman gives them the finger?